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We reaffirm our unwavering loyalty to the Holy Father and our commitment to serve, in his name, the most vulnerable communities in the Middle East, Northeast Africa, India, and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Holy Father&#8217;s leadership is a light for all who seek peace, unity, and compassion in a divided world. We pray that Pope Leo XIV may be filled with wisdom, strength, and grace as he shepherds the Church into a new chapter of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ad-multos-annos-holy-father\">Ad multos annos, Holy Father!<\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With deep joy and renewed hope, CNEWA Canada joins the universal Church in giving thanks to God for the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. 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